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Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever

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Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever Underlying Cause

Rocky Mountain spotted fever is caused by bacteria, called Rickettsia rickettsii.

These bacteria are transmitted from animals to humans through the bite of an infected tick.

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Last Updated: Aug 21, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever References:

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